Ramen bowls and steamed buns coming to downtown Troy

While Peck's Arcade in downtown Troy, New York, was in development late last year, owners Vic Christopher and Heather LaVine decided to open its doors early -- as a temporary ramen shop.

The "Asian soul food" pop-up, called Tavern Noodle, will return to Peck's Arcade as part of Troy Restaurant Week from Sept. 14 through 20. The fine dining restaurant will do away with its normal menu and reservations in favor of ramen bowls, steamed buns and other small plate dishes. The menu was created by chef Nick Ruscitto, who runs the kitchen for Peck's and Lucas Confectionery.

Last year, "it exceeded expectations," Christopher said. "Maybe it leads to something permanent in the future."

The idea, modeled after ramen bars in cities such as Washington, D.C., was to create an identity separate from Peck's Arcade that existed in the same space at 211 Broadway.